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The Legal Practice Council is a national, statutory body established in terms of section 4 of the Legal Practice Act, No 28 of 2014. Please visit our website for more information

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The LPC has noted with concern that some law firms have continued to make a driver’s license & or ownership of a vehicle as one of the key requirements for graduates to be considered for PVT contracts, despite the publication of the amendment to the Rules

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The LPC is calling people who were clients and got defrauded by the Eastern Cape attorney, Mr. Zuko Nonxuba, to come forward as the organization wants to disseminate the funds recovered from his trust account to the victims. Read more:

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Is your lawyer (Legal Practitioner), really a lawyer? Protect your self and check that he or she appears on the LPC database as required by law. Click here: @Councilpractice #legalpractice #LegalPracticeCouncil #LPC

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1/4 @CouncilPractice has noted social media posts about Attorney Alliance (Pty) Ltd. We would like to inform the public that Attorney Alliance (Pty) Ltd is not registered with the LPC in terms of the LPA & therefore does not fall within the LPC’s disciplinary jurisdiction

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2 years

LPC welcomes and congratulates Justice Maya on her appointment as Deputy Chief Justice. The appointment is a welcome development which will strengthen the Judiciary and inspire many within the legal profession and general public. We wish Justice Maya well in her new role.

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The LPC invites Candidate Legal Practitioners to an online Awareness session on 18 August 2023 (14:00 - 16:00). Topics include: Admissions; Court etiquette; disciplinary processes & exam tips. To attend, please register on link below:

Awareness session for Candidate Legal Practitioners 18 August 2023

The Legal Practice Council cordially invites you to an online awareness session covering the following topics: Admission into the profession: what it takes to become a legal practitioner. Court...

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2 years

LPC invites unemployed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduates to apply for 12-month internship. Candidates must submit the completed form (click link below), ID copy, motivation letter, brief CV, LLB degree copy to sassetaprojects @lpc .org.za by 27 October 2022.

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DECEASED ESTATE ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM: The Legal Practice Council has welcomed the launch of the Deceased Estate Online Registration system, an initiative by the Department of Justice and Correctional Services, led by the Office of the Chief Master. #LPC #LegalPractice

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#LPC #legalpracticecouncil #exam

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EXAM SYLLABUS TO ALL REGISTERED CANDIDATE ATTORNEYS Tips for Candidates: Kindly work through the updated syllabus for the examinations, and do not rely on any other curriculum or syllabus document for the August 2024 examinations. Read more:

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3 years

Legal Practice Council (LPC) is looking to fill a temporary vacant position in Mpumalanga (Nelspruit). Legal Officer: Regulatory (3 Months contract) Ref No: MP01/2021. Salary: R25000 p.m. Requirements: Matric; Law Degree; Admitted Legal Practitioner. recruitmenthq @lpc .org.za

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LPC LAW LIBRARY #lawlibrary #LPC #legalpracticecouncil

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A reminder that the registration closing date for the August/September 2023 examinations is 7 July 2023.

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. RESULTS: Advocates Admission Exam Results (National): ... Competency-Based Exam Results (National): ... Conveyancing Exam Results (National): ... Notary Exam Results (National): ...

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2 years

LPC confirms arson incident at Gauteng Provincial office. Police arrest 2 people on suspicion of arson and assault. Fire only affected one office in which LPC consults with the public. No serious injuries, 2 staff members under observation. GP office closed until further notice.

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4 years

4/4 Legal practitioners’ credentials can be verified by contacting any of the Legal Practice Council provincial offices or by visiting the LPC website

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@NdyeboJean @Penxenxe @SAPoliceService The matter is with our Gauteng Provincial office for investigation and we will announce on further actions once that process is done.

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3 years

From the Sigogo Family

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Ms. Khomotso Matsaung is currently the Director of Limpopo Provincial Office of the Legal Practice Council. She is an admitted attorney of the High Court, who holds and LLB Degree from the University of Limpopo and a Masters in Mercantile Law from the University of Pretoria.

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Congratulations to Ms Motlatso Mabudusha, the newly appointed LPC Provincial Director for Mpumalanga. Mabudusha is an admitted attorney and has served in the legal regulatory sector for a number of years. We wish her every success this role!

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The LPC Limpopo team, led by Provincial Director, Ms Khomotso Matsaung recently visited the University of Limpopo to address Law Students to engage on issues relating to the legal profession. Pic : Ms Khomotso Matsaung (standing) with the Legal Officers from LPC Limpopo

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REMINDER: LPC invites Candidate Legal Practitioners to an Awareness session on 18 August 2023 (14:00 - 16:00). Topics: Admissions; Court etiquette; disciplinary processes & exam tips. RSVP, click link below:

Awareness session for Candidate Legal Practitioners 18 August 2023

The Legal Practice Council cordially invites you to an online awareness session covering the following topics: Admission into the profession: what it takes to become a legal practitioner. Court...

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2 years

LPC Gauteng office currently closed due to an incident earlier at the office. Urgent emails can be sent to directorgp @lpc .org.za or info @lpc .org.za

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#exam #LPC #legalpracticecouncil

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Congratulations Mrs Kathleen Matolo-Dlepu on her special award from the Black Lawyers Association, in recognition of her significant contribution to the legal profession. Mrs Matolo-Dlepu serves in the LPC executive committee and was the chairperson of the first council of LPC.

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To the candidate legal practitioners, the LPC wishes you everything of the best for your exams on 15th & 16th March 2022. We know it is stressful and not easy. We have been where you are. You are in our thoughts. Best wishes to you... Janine Myburgh (LPC Chairperson)

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1/3 @CouncilPractice invites more pupils to apply to receive a stipend through the 2021 pupillage project administered by the Council with funding from the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA).

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3/4 Members of the public are warned of such practices, particularly on social media & must report any suspected cases of people holding themselves out to be legal practitioners to the SAPS, after confirming with the LPC if the persons in question are not registered practitioners

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Register here:

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#CodeOfConduct #LegalPracticeCouncil #LPC

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#exam #LPC

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2/4 No person other than a legal practitioner may hold himself or herself out as a legal practitioner or make any representation or use any type or description indicating or implying that he or she is a legal practitioner, and specifically a practising legal practitioner.

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LPC congratulates Advocate Lizzy Baloyi-Mere SC, a member of the LPC National Council, who has been appointed as chairperson of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA).

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Is your lawyer (Legal Practitioner), really a lawyer? Protect your self and check that he or she appears on the LPC database as required by law. Click here: #legalpractice #LegalPracticeCouncil #LPC

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2 years

LPC looking to fill vacancies at different offices: Senior Manager: Risk & Compliance, Legal Officers, Audit officers, Administrator, Filing clerks, Switch board operator and Receptionist – visit . Closing date is 04 June 2022.

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4 years

The LPC gives a notice that it intends to amend the Rules of the Council made under the authority of Sections 95(1), 95(3) and 109(2) of the Legal Practice Act, 28 of 2014 by insertion of new Rules 22.1.11 and 22.2.9 relating to candidate attorneys and pupils respectively.

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LPC IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES: Click link for details: Closing date for applications: 19 November 2023, late applications will not be considered

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4 years

Attorney Admission, Conveyancing and Notarial exam results are out and have been posted on our website.

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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO: #exam #examresults #LPC

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CLICK HERE TO JOIN:

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Urgent notice - Notarial exams scheduled for today are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances…..details on new dates to follow.

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LPC Chairperson Ms Janine Myburgh and Deputy Chairperson Adv Kennedy Tsatsawane (SC) recently attended the launch of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA) mediation centre.

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@CouncilPractice wishes all candidates who are sitting for their Competency Based Admission Examinations all of the best.

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LPC welcomes launch of Legal Services Ombud as good news for public & legal profession. The Ombud will serve as added safety net for public and accountability safeguard for the profession. Pic: Min Ronald Lamola, with LPC Exec Officer Ms Charity Nzuza, Judge Desai and LPC team.

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The new LPC Gauteng Provincial Council met recently and elected Ms Puleng Keetse as Chair and Ms Liesl Haupt as Deputy chair, they were joined by National Chairperson Ms Janine Myburgh and National Deputy Chair Adv Kennedy Tsatsawane.

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SEARCH FOR REGISTERED LEGAL FIRMS HERE: #LegalFirm #LegalPracticeCouncil #LPC

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3 years

24 Pupils training to be admitted as advocates and 4 TVET interns who received SASSETA grants through @CouncilPractice at an Induction session at the LPC National Office

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2 years

The LPC congratulates candidates who were successful with their exams. Candidates with queries or requesting a remark - can click on the link below: Please ensure you correctly select the link and/or email address for your Province.

remark.pdf

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1/5 @CouncilPractice condemns in the strongest terms the recent behaviour of two legal practitioners in court proceedings that took place in Gauteng and Limpopo.

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4 years

The Council urges members of the profession to assist by adhering to the Rules of the Council. The requirement of a drivers’ license or a vehicle for the purposes of PVT is unfair and discriminatory as it affects many graduates who are from poor backgrounds.

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The Legal Practice Council notes with sadness the passing of respected South African jurist, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. Read more:

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2 years

LPC condemns Advocate Teffo's manner of arrest - if any Legal Practitioner or member of the public has a case to answer, the law must follow its course in a manner that is fair and beyond reproach - a detailed statement on the link below:

LPC condemns manner of arrest of Advocate Teffo - Legal Practice Council

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4 years

in the Gazette of 15 January 2021. The Council published the notice on 15/01/2021 informing the profession that it amended the Rules of the Council made under the authority of sections 95(1), 95(3) and 109(2) of the Legal Practice Act, 28 of 2014 (as amended)

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LPC visits Law Students at University of Venda - Our Senior Management team from the LPC Limpopo Provincial Office, led by Provincial Director Ms Khomotso Matsaung, visited Law Students at the University to raise awareness and to interact with future legal practitioners.

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Congratulations to LPC Chairperson, Ms Janine Myburgh who was recently awarded the International Visionary Award at the 50 Global Icon Awards ceremony held recently in Mauritius.

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2 years

LPC EC team celebrating Heritage Day....

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1/5 The Chairperson of @councilpractice @DlepuKathleen expresses with sadness the passing of LPC national Council member Mr Lutendo Sigogo. Mr Sigogo was elected to the national Council in 2018 & served as the Member of the Executive Committee

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LPC funds 19 University Law Clinics, employing 75 candidate attorneys nationwide. 15 candidates are part of LPC/SASSETA programs. In 2023, 2400 final year LLB students were trained - assisting over 7400 members of the public.

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The Legal Practice Council condemns unwarranted attacks on the judiciary

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COMPETENCY-BASED EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMISSION AS AN ATTORNEY. #LPC #legalpracticecouncil #exams

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LPC welcomes court ruling to strike off Adv Malesela Teffo from the roll of legal practitioners, due to 22 complaints from 2019 to 2022 including assault, misleading court; and misappropriating funds received directly from clients - Read LPC statement:

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The new Rule makes it misconduct for an attorney, principal or training supervisor seeking to employ or to enter into a practical vocational training contract with a candidate legal practitioner or pupil to stipulate in an advertisement that it is a requirement that an applicant

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#LPC #LegalPracticeCouncil

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LPC Council held a 2 day interactive session this weekend....the meeting included a discussion with the Legal Services Ombud Judge Desai and his team

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Join the LPC FICA Compliance Training Session We are excited to have you participate in the LPC FICA compliance training session. No registration is required—simply click on the link here to join:

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The LPC congratulates Advocate Greta Engelbrecht for being the winner of the 2022 Lexology Client Choice Award for Competition Law in South Africa. Advocate Engelbrecht is a member of the national council of the LPC.

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The national council of the LPC holding its final meeting for 2022...

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You can use the link to join the meeting on the 14th of June here:

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4 years

By inserting a new Rule prohibiting provisions in advertisements, interviews and practical vocational training contracts that an applicant must have a driver’s licence.

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The LPC senior management held a 3-day operational planning session to discuss ways to improve processes in order to meet its mandate to regulate the legal profession and to protect members of the public.

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@clivesimpkins @Marcusmashilo @PaulivW @LawSociety_SA Good Afternoon, thank you for bringing into our attention. @CouncilPractice condemns Mr Mashilo post as it is inappropriate & unwarranted. According to our records he is not Legal Practitioner. We however believe that his tweet must be reported to @Twitter .

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@CouncilPractice would like to inform the profession that as an interim measure, it will be issuing essential services permits to all legal practitioners valid for 1 to 6 May 2020, in line with the new Regulations subject to the release of the Minister’s Directions.

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2 years

Left to right: Advocate Kevin Malunga (Academic Head of the Regenesys Law School, Judge Siraj Desai (Legal Ombud), Ms Charity Nzuza (Executive Officer of Legal Practice Council) and Mr Sibongiseni Kumalo (Dean of Regenesys)

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LPC Chairperson Ms Janine Myburgh with Deputy Chief Justice Maya at the National Efficiency Enhancement Committee meeting held earlier today in Johannesburg.

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LEGAL PRACTICE COUNCIL NOW HIRING: Human Resources Officer Position Click here for more info: Bookkeeper Click here for more info:

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One of the objects of the Council is to promote access to the profession, in pursuit of a legal profession that broadly reflects the demographics of the Republic and to ensure accessible & sustainable training of law graduates aspiring to be admitted and enrolled as practitioners

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The Legal Practice Council (LPC) would like to warn legal practitioners of hackers who are intercepting emails of legal firms. This is known to be happening in Kimberley, but may be more widespread. 1/3

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Leading women in legal profession: LtoR Joanne Anthony-Gooden (LSSA Vice President), Sophie Thabang “Peppy” Kekana (Legal Practice Fidelity Fund chairperson), Mabaeng Lenyai (LSSA President), Janine Myburg (Legal Practice Council Chairperson) & Eunice Masipa (LSSA Vice-President)

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LPC vacancies: Senior Accountant (Midrand-National Office); 2 Senior Legal Officers (E Cape); Legal Officer (Northwest); Legal Officer (KZN); 2 Administrators (KZN) and Filing Clerk (E Cape). Closing date: 19 November 2023, Click link for details.

Advert 34 of 2023.pdf

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REQUEST HERE: ... #legalpracticecouncil #LPC #legalpractice

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LPC invites suitably qualified TVET graduates with N6 Certificates for a SASSETA-funded 18-months’ Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme in N West, MP, N Cape and E Cape. Monthly stipend is R4k. Detailed job spec and applications:

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Exam Preparation Session:

Exam Preparation Session 1 March 2024

Exam Preparation Session 1 March 2024Candidate Legal Practitioners scheduled to write exams in March are invited to join us for an Exam Preparations webinar....

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FIDELITY FUND CERTIFICATE How to check if your legal practitioner has a valid FFC To verify your legal practitioner's FFC status, follow the steps provided on this link: #fidelityfund #LPC #legalpractitioner

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